Feniton Church of England Primary School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Honiton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students
| Measure | Feniton Church of England Primary School Honiton, South West | The King's School Ottery St Mary, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #862 of 1,695 | #66 of 402 |
| National rank | #8052 of 15,697 | #874 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 220 | 1,097 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,097 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.7 |
| town | Honiton | Ottery St Mary |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.feniton.devon.sch.uk/ | www.thekings.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 49.7).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 220.
- •Feniton Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The King's School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Feniton Church of England Primary School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School ranks higher (73.1 vs 49.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Feniton Church of England Primary School and The King's School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Honiton and Ottery St Mary in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Feniton Church of England Primary School: 220. The King's School: 1,097. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Feniton Church of England Primary School and The King's School rank in South West?
Feniton Church of England Primary School is 862nd of 1,695 and The King's School is 66th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).